Vintage Persian Heriz Rug, 07'08 X 11'06

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79749 Vintage Persian Heriz Rug, 07'08 x 11'06.

The Imperial Rosette: A Vintage Persian Heriz Masterpiece of Noble Elegance

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The Imperial Rosette: A Vintage Persian Heriz Masterpiece of Noble Elegance

This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Heriz rug embodies the commanding artistry that made the weaving villages of northwest Persia celebrated among connoisseurs and collectors. A monumental octofoil medallion presides over the saturated red field, its layered geometry unfolding through serrated contours, angular foliage, rosettes, and intricate tribal ornament. The exceptional composition possesses an unmistakable architectural presence, balancing vigorous drawing with disciplined symmetry to create a stunning masterwork of enduring prestige and remarkable decorative authority.

At the center, the eight-lobed medallion may be read as an emblem of balance and cosmic order, with its radiating structure suggesting harmony extending outward from a protected core. Flaming palmette pendants anchor its vertical axis, their upward-reaching silhouettes evoking vitality and the perpetual force of life. Star-like blossoms punctuate the surrounding field, these iconic motifs are traditionally associated with spirituality and good fortune, while hooked devices and geometric abstractions contribute a talismanic dimension rooted in the visual language of regional Persian weaving.

Ivory corner spandrels provide a luminous architectural framework around the central medallion, filled with branching leaves, stylized palmettes, and sharply articulated botanical forms. Their garden-inspired imagery transforms the field into an idealized realm where nature is ordered through geometry—a recurring Persian artistic concept associated with paradise, abundance, and cultivated beauty. The contrast between these pale quarters and the crimson interior heightens the medallion’s imposing scale, giving the entire work the visual drama expected of a statement piece intended for a distinguished setting.

A stately rosette border encloses the extraordinary masterpiece, its succession of flowering forms suggesting continuity, beauty, and the cyclical passage of life. Meandering guard borders complete the perimeter with rhythmic precision, establishing successive ornamental thresholds around the richly patterned interior. With its powerful proportions, evocative symbolism, and unmistakable Heriz character, this exquisite work of art can bring heritage, gravitas, and cultivated splendor to a grand salon, private library, or curated residence.

Abrash.
Hand knotted wool.
Measures: 07'08 x 11'06.
Pile Height: 0.27 of an inch.
Date: 1960's. Mid-20th Century. See less